Credit Controller

Dixie Recruitment; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Recruitment in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team in a full-time, office-based role. You will manage the full credit control and debtors function, handle overdue accounts and liaise with customers on payment terms.

The ideal candidate is resilient, professional under pressure, with strong Excel and Syspro experience, excellent communication, and a detail-driven approach to maintaining accurate debtor records and timely collections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Credit Controller.
• Matric with NQF Level 4 Credit Control qualification.
• Syspro experience advantageous and strong Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full credit control and debtors function.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure payments within terms.
• Engage with customers regarding balances and payment arrangements.
• Resolve account queries and discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate debtor records and monitor overdue accounts.
• Provide regular updates and reports on outstanding debtors.
• Collaborate with the finance team to resolve queries and enhance collections.

Skills

Credit control

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Pressure resilience

Communication

Education

Matric + NQF Level 4 Credit Control qualification

Tools

Syspro

Excel

Job description

An established organisation is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team.

This is a full-time, office-based position suited to a confident and resilient credit professional who is comfortable working in a demanding debtors environment.

The successful candidate will need to be professional and composed under pressure, with excellent interpersonal skills and a practical, solutions-driven approach to credit control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full credit control and debtors function.

• Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms.

• Engage with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment arrangements.

• Resolve account queries and follow up on discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate debtor records and account information.

• Monitor outstanding accounts and take appropriate action to minimise overdue debt.

• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• Handle challenging conversations confidently while maintaining positive relationships.

• Provide regular updates and reports on outstanding debtors.

• Work closely with the finance team to resolve queries and ensure effective debt collection.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure all credit control processes are followed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Credit Controller.

• Matric + minimum NQF Level 4 Credit Control qualification.

• Syspro experience highly advantageous

• Strong computer literacy is essential.

• Advanced Excel skills are required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Confident and resilient personality.

• Ability to deal constructively with strong personalities.

• Emotionally mature and able to remain professional under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Positive, approachable and solutions-driven attitude.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for someone who can hold their own in a busy debtors environment while remaining professional, approachable and solution-focused.